Coolant level should be checked/topped up routinely under the rad cap after the first 20 mile or so ride (after cooling down) whenever coolant...
Right, but only after you've poked through the holes with a wire first. Neither carb spray nor compressed air will dislodge as much carp as a...
Who couldn't potentially save money if they could check oil pressure on whatever used bike they were planning to buy ?
Probably have some rust in carbs from PO. Do a compression test on that 500 before spending too much time or money just to see what potential...
To adjust chain slack properly you first need to find the tightest spot along the chain and adjust for slack there, disregarding the looser areas....
I've seen cases where the START pushbutton was sticky and wouldn' t return to its OFF position due to dirt or a weak return spring.
:welcome: Git yer feets under the table, Bunky, and raise a glass. Good to have you here ! :party2:
How about someone posting instructions for making a simple, cheap d-i-y dial-indicator (or electronic readout), standard PSI testing unit for our...
Amen to that bro, but few riders follow good advice. Practically never done when a shop does an oil change. What do they care, it's not their...
Any time there are charging problems, be sure to inspect the 4-wire plug atop the starter relay for melted or semi-burned wires as trouble there...
Now you're in deep, Bunky, so good luck. Jumping out of gear would mostly be caused by previous owner abuse or error.
You COULD do it yourself even without those special tools. At least you could MEASURE clearances without much trouble so you know if it may need...
Well, Tinki, Squirrelman likes to keep his oil temp running about 180F. all the time, whatever the weather.
Well, Tinkerbelle, Squirrelman likes to keep his oil temp running about 180 all the time, whatever the weather.
Switch contacts can corrode, causing a few simple problems, just as you have. Especially after long months no riding.
How very scientific ! Some race cars use graduated temp sensor strips on brake calipers, radiators and oil coolers to extablish normal operating...
If you discover that valve clearances are correct, no need for any special tools.
Two 'lektrickal checks need to be made straight away on a VFR: charging system output voltage and proper working condition of the thermoswitch...
As mentioned, it's common for float bowl gaskets to shrink during storage (especially in cold weather) and fail to seal properly when FIRST...
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